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2026-03-25 00:57
The Netherlands Just Banned Scottish Folds and Sphynx Cats — And the Rest of the World Is Watching
Since January 1, it has been illegal to buy, sell, or breed a Scottish Fold or a Sphynx cat anywhere in the Netherlands. Owners who acquired one of these beloved breeds after the cutoff face fines of up to €1,500. Existing cats, if born and microchipped before the deadline, may live out their natural lives — but they cannot be exhibited at shows, entered into competitions, or bred. For the roughly...